Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that Kyiv is waiting for a response from the United States after overnight Russian attacks damaged energy infrastructure across the country, raising fresh questions over Moscow’s commitment to a proposed halt on strikes.
Speaking in his nightly video address, Zelenskyy said the attacks targeted Ukrainian cities and further undermined the country’s energy system during freezing winter conditions.
“We expect a response from the United States to the Russian strikes,” Zelenskyy said, noting that it was Washington’s proposal to suspend attacks on energy infrastructure during diplomatic efforts and the winter period.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine had been expected to make concessions as part of diplomatic efforts, but stressed that Russia must also take steps toward de-escalation.
“It is also up to Russia to make concessions — primarily to stop the aggression,” he said.
The comments come amid continued U.S.-brokered diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing hostilities and protecting critical infrastructure during the winter.
At the White House, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said U.S. President Donald Trump was not surprised by Russia’s latest attack.
She told reporters that she had discussed the strikes with Trump earlier on Tuesday and said the president was unsurprised by Moscow’s actions.
Russia has not commented on Zelenskyy’s remarks.
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